Ania Mikina, Home Design Strategist and founder of Zephyr and Stone, offering interior design consulting on the Gold Coast, Brisbane and online across Australia.

WORK WITH ME

Strategic interior design that pays off — every day you live in it.

Two ways to work with me. Built for the decisions that shape your home most. Designed to save you weeks of indecision, and thousands in costly mistakes.

High-impact decisions. Real results.

The success of your home comes down to the right decisions made early. Before you sign off on your floor plan. Before concrete is poured. Before mistakes become expensive to fix and start eating into your budget.

WHY WORK WITH ME

Over 20 years. Thousands of decisions. One thing in common — they pay off.

With over 25 years in home design, residential development and strategic planning, I bring more than interior design expertise. I deliver clarity, precision and game-changing results at the moments that matter most.

My strength is seeing what others don't — spotting layout flaws, spatial inefficiencies and cabinetry mistakes before they become costly problems.

Most clients arrive focused on one issue, unaware the real problem lies elsewhere. A single session delivers weeks of clarity — and unlocks layout improvements that add real, lasting value to the home.

SERVICES

Choose the support you need.

Two services, designed for different stages of your build or renovation. Both deliver strategic, expert direction — without the cost or complexity of full-service design.

01

The Design Date.

One hour. Online. With me.

Bring your floor plan, your finishes, the layout you can't sign off, the decisions you've been overwhelmed with for weeks. Walk away with clear answers, smart next steps, and the confidence to move forward — before you spend another dollar second-guessing.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

· 60-minute one-on-one online consultation

· Tailored recommendations for your project

· Written summary of key decisions and next steps

INVESTMENT

$450 AUD

02

The Design Review.

A deeper review. On-site or online.

For homeowners, builders and developers who need more than an hour. A high-impact strategy session — online or on-site with your builder and trades — to resolve issues, refine layouts and lock in confident decisions before mistakes become expensive to fix.

IDEAL FOR:

· Frame stage, cabinetry sign-off, early fit-off

· Real-time strategy with your builder or trades

· Floor plan, flow and cabinetry direction

INVESTMENT

Price on enquiry

THE OUTCOME

What you walk away with.

Floor plans that work.

No awkward spaces, no layout regrets. Smart decisions on what to include — and what to leave out.

Confident decisions

No second-guessing the decisions that shape how you live every day in your home.

A home that pays off

Designed strategically to maximise liveability, property value and long-term return.

WHO IT’S FOR

My services are for you if…

You've received your first floor plans and want expert input before going back to your architect or builder.

You're managing your own renovation and need strategic design direction without hiring a full-service designer.

Your plans feel mostly right, but something's off — and you want an expert eye to find what's missing.

You're unsure about layout, flow or cabinetry — and want to know everything works together.

You're preparing to lodge your DA or finalise drawings and want every decision resolved before it's too late to change.

You're a spec builder or developer wanting strategic input to problem solve design issues or maximise saleability and return.

"A single session saved us months of second-guessing — and thousands in mistakes we didn't even know we were about to make."

— SUSAN, HAWTHORNE QLD

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The questions I’m asked most.

  • No. Whether you're at concept stage, halfway through, or about to lodge your DA — I can help.

  • Yes. Material direction can be covered within both Design Dates and Design Reviews.

  • Yes. For Design Reviews, I travel throughout South East Queensland — Gold Coast, Brisbane, Northern Rivers, Sunshine Coast and everywhere in between. Interstate consultations are also available on request. Any travel fees are covered by the client and quoted when we discuss your project.

  • Additional sessions can be booked anytime. Many clients return for follow-up Design Dates as their project progresses.

GET IN TOUCH

Let’s talk.

Drop your details below and I’ll be in touch within 48 hours.